{"product_id":"eucalyptus-radiata","title":"Narrow Leaved Peppermint - Eucalyptus radiata","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice includes everything:\u003c\/strong\u003e the plant, free delivery and professional installation by our planting team. One price, whole job done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNarrow Leaved Peppermint - Eucalyptus radiata\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRun a hand through the canopy of \u003cem\u003eEucalyptus radiata\u003c\/em\u003e and the reason for the common name is obvious: the fine, narrow leaves are loaded with a clean peppermint-scented oil, and it is the species behind much of the eucalyptus oil produced in south eastern Australia. The tree is a graceful, medium to tall forest eucalypt with finely fibrous grey bark on the trunk, a drooping crown of pale green foliage and masses of small white flowers through summer. It is hardy, quick and well suited to cold tableland country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Narrow Leaved Peppermint\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage Aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e: Leaves are strongly peppermint-scented, and the crushed foliage perfumes the surrounding air on hot days.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine Texture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Narrow drooping leaves give a soft, almost willowy canopy rather than a coarse one.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e: It comes from cold tableland and montane country and handles hard frost without damage.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer Flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dense clusters of small white flowers over summer support bees and produce a distinctive honey.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSite Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grows on a wide range of soils including poorer, shallow and seasonally damp ground.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRural shelterbelt\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fast, hardy rows for wind protection on cold, exposed southern properties.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTableland revegetation\u003c\/strong\u003e: A local canopy species for restoration work through the highlands of Victoria and New South Wales.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge property screen\u003c\/strong\u003e: Quick evergreen height to block a distant view on acreage.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee and habitat planting\u003c\/strong\u003e: A significant summer nectar source and a common nesting tree.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (screening\/hedge):\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 7m in a shelter row\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (feature\/avenue):\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 12m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Planting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn or spring\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable across loam, clay loam and shallow soils, prefers reasonable drainage, tolerates cold wet winters but not permanent waterlogging\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e A deep soak every week or two through the first summer is enough, after which the tree looks after itself in most southern districts. Keep grass off the root zone for the first two seasons and allow ample room, as this is a full-sized forest tree and not a garden ornamental.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 25m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 12m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e South eastern Australia, through New South Wales and Victoria\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Direct","offers":[{"title":"400mm","offer_id":59795339936030,"sku":"ND-0724-400MM","price":800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/2536\/8862\/files\/fKDF0EDrSaTojLM7pq_47_pVQJzuaU.jpg?v=1787313715","url":"https:\/\/nurserydirect.com.au\/products\/eucalyptus-radiata","provider":"Nursery Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}